17 January 2017
If you have joint hypermobility syndrome, you may have noticed that your feet and toes can get themselves into odd positions without you noticing. If your toes become twisted in your shoes, the small gaps between them can become the perfect environment for infections like athlete's foot to thrive. Prolonged foot deformity can also lead to more pain in your ligaments, as well as calluses from the friction. Even if you don't notice any problems right now, that's not to say that you won't in the future.
5 January 2017
Foot problems are one of the biggest concerns for people with diabetes, and fungal nail is no exception. Onychomycosis (the scientific name for fungal nail infection) is thought to affect as many as 35% of diabetics and can lead to a bone infection requiring amputation, so it's important that you know how to prevent the risks associated with this condition. Onychomycosis is not directly caused by diabetes. It's more common among the diabetic population than it is in other parts of the population is because of the other complications associated with diabetes.
4 January 2017
Rugby is a high-intensity and fast-moving sport. Actually, it is one of the most demanding sports in terms of speed, strength and physicality. Whether you are playing the seven-a-side, ten-a-side or fifteen-a-side version of the game, the sport will demand and impose so much on you with respect to the physical state of your body. Knee injuries are common in this sport because you will use the lower limbs consistently for running, kicking, jumping and ball kicking.
3 January 2017
Ingrown toenails can be extremely painful and can really spoil the look of your feet too. But what causes ingrown toenails, how can you prevent them, and what can your podiatrist do to treat the problem? Ingrown Toenails The proper medical name for ingrown toenails is onychocryptosis. The condition occurs when the edges of a toenail grow into the skin, rather than over it. If left untreated, the skin can become reddened, swollen and painful.
29 December 2016
Those with Down's syndrome are prone to developing certain foot conditions as a result of having an extra copy of chromosome 21, which can cause low muscle tone and broad feet due to loose ligaments. Here's an overview of three foot conditions affecting those Down's syndrome and how a podiatrist can help: Collapsed Foot Arches Low muscle tone in the feet leads to the foot arches not receiving enough support in their natural position, so they collapse and cause the feet to become broader.
26 December 2016
Some home remedies, such as using a cotton bud to stop the progression of an ingrown toenail in the early stages, can be helpful to many people. However, several precautions need to be taken in order to prevent the problem from worsening. This article discusses some things you should do if you are using home remedies to treat an ingrown toenail. Wear Socks Socks help to protect the ingrown toenail from dust and other substances that may cause the toenail to become infected.